Troops of the 12 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-C), took immediate steps to bring a fast spreading bush fire under control in the general area of Beragala on Monday (10) morning.

The fire that broke out late Sunday morning was brought to the notice of the troops of the 18 Gemunu Watch (18 GW) serving Wellawaya area under the 121 Brigade who reached the area swiftly and brought it under control.

More than 30 personnel at ground level contributed to wrest control of the fast spreading fire.